Deep River hospital foundation's Catch the Ace estimated top prize now over $198,500

In the photo, Jim Gibson (left), Deep River and District Hospital Foundation board member and Leo Buckley, Foundation chairman present a payment to go towards new diagnostic imaging equipment, raised through the Catch the Ace lottery. So far the lottery has raised over $250,000 for the equipment.Submitted photo

The Deep River and District Hospital Foundation (DRDHF) is in week 45 of its very successful Catch the Ace lottery.

The estimated winnings have risen to over $198,500 and we are seeing folks from across the Valley coming to buy tickets.

We have had people come from all over, including Renfrew, Eaganville and Barry’s Bay. It’s been a challenge keeping up with the demand, which is a great!

There are only eight envelopes remaining and the Ace of Spades is in one of those envelopes.

So far, the lottery has raised over $250,000 for the DRDHF which will go towards new diagnostic imaging equipment that the hospital desperately needs.

“We are so fortunate that this fundraiser has been so successful. We know we need a new X-ray machine, portable X-ray machine and ultrasound machine to serve the people in this community. Catch the Ace is an excellent start to getting the money we urgently need,” said Ashley Pardy DRDHF executive director.”